Introduction to Fundamental Skills Fundamental movement skills provide a foundation for many physical activities including play, games, dance, outdoor recreation and sports. Having these skills is an essential part of enjoyable participation and a lifelong interest in an active lifestyle. Categories of fundamental movement skills Locomotor skillsinvolve the body moving in any direction from one point to another. walking running dodging jumping hopping skipping
Stability skillsinvolve the body balancing either in one place (static) or while in motion (dynamic). landing balance (static and dynamic) rotation
Manipulative skills involve handling and controlling objects with the hand, the foot or an implement (stick, bat or racquet). throwing catching striking kicking
Fundamental movement skills provide a foundation for many physical activities including play, games, dance, outdoor recreation and sports. Having these skills is an essential part of enjoyable participation and a lifelong interest in an active lifestyle.
Categories of fundamental movement skills
Locomotor skills involve the body moving in any direction from one point to another.
walking
running
dodging
jumping
hopping
skipping
Stability skills involve the body balancing either in one place (static) or while in motion (dynamic).
landing
balance (static and dynamic)
rotation
Manipulative skills involve handling and controlling objects with the hand, the foot or an implement (stick, bat or racquet).
throwing
catching
striking
kicking